TOKYO, May 15- The dollar edged lower in early Asian trade on Wednesday but stayed close to its highest point against the yen in four and a half years on signs of an improving U.S. economy and rising Treasury yields. The dollar bought 102.24 yen, down about 0.1 percent but still not far from 102.42 yen on Tuesday on the EBS trading platform.
May 14- Buy Japanese stocks if you must but don't expect Abenomics and the fall of the yen to revitalize Japan's economy. The yen has fallen by more than 20 percent since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who advocates aggressive monetary and fiscal policy, was elected in December, busting through the 100 yen to the dollar level last week.
NEW YORK, May 14- The yen and the euro both fell against the dollar on Tuesday for a fourth straight session, with the yen hitting its lowest level against the dollar in 4-1/ 2 years, on signs that the U.S. economy is improving.
NEW YORK, May 14- The yen fell against the dollar on Tuesday for a fourth straight session, hitting its lowest level in 4-1/ 2 years as signs that the U.S. economy is improving and a global equities rally favored the greenback.
NEW YORK, May 14- The euro was steady on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected euro zone industrial output offset data showing German investor morale pointing to a tepid recovery in Europe's largest economy. Also weighing on the euro is the risk that the European Central Bank could slash its deposit rate, at which banks park surplus funds with it, to negative.
*Yen-selling curbed by sharp rise in Japan bond yields. TOKYO, May 14- The dollar slipped from a five-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as market players locked in profits ahead of a series of U.S. economic data that could determine whether the Federal Reserve is ready to roll back its stimulus program.
TOKYO, May 14- The dollar slipped from a five-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as market players locked in profits ahead of a series of U.S. economic data that could sway the U.S. Against the yen, the dollar dropped 0.3 percent in Asia to 101.56 yen, having pulled back from a 4 1/ 2- year high of 102.15 yen set on Monday.
TOKYO, May 14- The dollar held firm near five-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday after U.S. retail sales data eased fears of a slowdown in the world's largest economy. The yen held near 4 1/ 2- year low against the U.S. currency as Group of Seven finance officials meeting over the weekend held back from criticising Japan's monetary policy.
NEW YORK, May 13- The dollar climbed against the yen and euro for a third straight session on Monday as U.S. retail sales data eased fears about an economic slowdown in the world's largest economy.
*Dollar firm after G7 backs Japan's easing efforts. NEW YORK, May 13- The dollar strengthened against the yen and other major currencies on Monday after the Group of Seven backed Japan's efforts to spur growth through aggressive asset purchases, while oil and gold prices fell on the stronger greenback.
*Dollar firm after G7 backs Japan's easing efforts Dollar hits 4-1/ 2- year highs versus yen. NEW YORK, May 13- The dollar rose against the yen and held steady against most major currencies on Monday after the Group of Seven backed Japan's efforts to spur growth through aggressive asset purchases, and oil and gold prices fell on the stronger greenback.
NEW YORK, May 13- The dollar rose for a third straight session against the yen and euro on Monday as U.S. retail sales data assuaged fears about an economic slowdown in the world's largest economy, prompting participants to ponder the path of Federal Reserve policy.
*Dollar steady after G7 backs Japan's easing efforts. NEW YORK, May 13- The dollar rose against the yen and held steady against most major currencies on Monday, hurting oil and gold prices, after the Group of Seven backed Japan's efforts to spur growth through aggressive asset purchases.